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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,254.70, 93,382.05 and 20,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,254.70, 93,382.05 and 20,701.70 is: 31,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,254.70 : 93,382.05 = 20,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,254.70/93,382.05 = 20,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,254.70x = 93,382.05 × 20,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,254.70x = 1,933,167,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,167,184.49/62,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,052.55

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